Turku: population and statistics
Turku has a population of 209,633 (2025) across 245.8 km², or 853 people per km². It ranks 6 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 209,633 residents
- 245.8 km²
- 853 people/km²
- 28 m
Turku in numbers
Key points
Among the 27 municipalities in Southwest Finland, Turku ranks No. 1 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 21.6% of the area's jobs.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 44° generates about 965 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Southwest Finland for “Population density”.
- “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Business establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in the area (jobs)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,433 football pitches.
- Its population density is 45.8 times the national average.
Population of Turku over time
Turku had 185,908 residents in 2015 and 209,633 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 194,391 |
| 2021 | 195,137 |
| 2022 | 197,900 |
| 2023 | 201,863 |
| 2024 | 206,073 |
| 2025 | 209,633 |
All indicators for Turku
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Turku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged under 15 (2025) | 12.0% | 13.6% | 13.3% | ranked 201 of 302 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 24.4% | 31.2% | ranked 281 of 302 | |
| Mean age of the population (2025) | 41.7 years | 44.5 | 48.5 | ranked 279 of 302 | |
| Share of Swedish speakers (2025) | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.3% | ranked 40 of 302 | |
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.4% | 7.9% | 3.4% | ranked 14 of 302 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dwellings (2025) | 132,133 no. | 290,562 no. | 3,258,449 no. | ranked 5 of 308 | |
| Share of dwellings built before 1940 (2025) | 8.6% | – | 8.2% | ranked 138 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings built after 2000 (2025) | 24.9% | – | 14.5% | ranked 68 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses (2025) | 11.1% | – | 64.5% | ranked 301 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings in blocks of flats (2025) | 75.6% | – | 11.1% | ranked 3 of 302 | |
| Share of dwellings not permanently occupied (2025) | 10.8% | – | 16.9% | ranked 249 of 302 | |
| Free-time residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 /1,000 inh. | 96.5 /1,000 inh. | 186.3 /1,000 inh. | ranked 287 of 302 |
Energy
| Indicator | Turku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residential buildings heated with district heating (2025) | 22.5% | – | 3.9% | ranked 17 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with electricity (2025) | 33.6% | – | 39.8% | ranked 254 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with geothermal heat (2025) | 13.5% | – | 5.5% | ranked 26 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with oil or gas (2025) | 24.8% | – | 17.1% | ranked 51 of 302 | |
| Share of residential buildings heated with wood or peat (2025) | 4.2% | – | 29.1% | ranked 291 of 302 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business establishments (2024) | 18,575 no. | 54,602 no. | 600,547 no. | ranked 5 of 308 | |
| Business establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.1 /1,000 inh. | 110.1 /1,000 inh. | 141.7 /1,000 inh. | ranked 273 of 302 | |
| Median disposable cash income per consumption unit (2024) | 28,089 €/year | – | 29,044 €/year | ranked 206 of 302 | |
| Price per m² of old dwellings in housing companies (2025) | 2,653 €/m² | – | 1,110 €/m² | ranked 8 of 220 | |
| Active companies in the business register (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 11,992 per 1,000 inh. | 30,470 per 1,000 inh. | 335,854 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 5 of 308 | |
| Active companies in the register per 1,000 inhabitants (excluding sole traders) (2026) | 57.2 per 1,000 inh. | 61.2 per 1,000 inh. | 53.9 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 125 of 302 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.3 per 1,000 inh. | 4.0 per 1,000 inh. | 2.7 per 1,000 inh. | ranked 42 of 302 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons employed in the area (jobs) (2024) | 109,671 no. | 207,169 no. | 2,423,433 no. | ranked 5 of 308 | |
| Unemployed as a share of the labour force (2024) | 13.9% | 11.0% | 10.8% | ranked 45 of 302 | |
| Employment rate (aged 20–64) (2024) | 67.9% | 74.2% | 75.4% | ranked 282 of 302 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Turku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beds in accommodation establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.3 /1,000 inh. | 24.3 /1,000 inh. | 36.4 /1,000 inh. | ranked 79 of 136 |
Transport
| Indicator | Turku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 382 /1,000 inh. | 495 /1,000 inh. | 580 /1,000 inh. | ranked 300 of 302 |
Society
| Indicator | Turku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At-risk-of-poverty rate (2024) | 20.5% | 14.8% | 14.3% | ranked 8 of 302 |
Education
| Indicator | Turku | Southwest Finland | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a tertiary-level qualification (2024) | 36.5% | 33.5% | 24.1% | ranked 22 of 302 |
Business sectors: Turku
Share of each sector in total jobs; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work21.6% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.6% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade9.1% ×0.9
- Education8.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×1.2
- Public administration and defence5.7% ×1.1
- Construction5.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Turku
Where is Turku?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turku?
Turku has 209,633 residents (2025), ranking 6 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Turku?
Turku covers 245.8 km², with a density of 853 people per km².
Is the population of Turku growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Turku went from 185,908 to 209,633, a change of +12.8%.
Where is Turku?
Turku is in Southwest Finland. Latitude 60.452, longitude 22.267.
Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses: what is the figure for Turku?
In Turku, “Share of dwellings in detached and semi-detached houses” stands at 11.1% (2025), ranking 301 of 302 municipalities; the national median is 64.5%.
Business establishments: what is the figure for Turku?
In Turku, “Business establishments” stands at 18,575 no. (2024), ranking 5 of 308 municipalities; the national median is 818 no..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Turku?
In Turku, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 44° produces about 965 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Turku?
The nearest to Turku are Raisio (6.6 km), Kaarina (7.6 km), Rusko (10 km), Lieto (12 km), Naantali (13 km).
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